Conveyor Operators and Tenders
Control or tend conveyors or conveyor systems that move materials or products to and from stockpiles, processing stations, departments, or vehicles. May control speed and routing of materials or products.
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Salary Information
Conveyor Operators and Tenders: $41,230 (median) per year.
Starting salary (10th percentile).
Required expreience: Varies by Company
Data source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Daily Tasks & Responsibilities
| Task Description | Category |
|---|---|
| Position material handling equipment. | General |
| Measure product or material dimensions. | General |
| Weigh materials to ensure compliance with specifications. | General |
| Control pumps or pumping equipment. | General |
| Operate conveyors or other industrial material moving equipment. | General |
| Record operational or production data. | General |
| Report vehicle or equipment malfunctions. | General |
| Clean facilities or work areas. | General |
| Clean machinery or equipment. | General |
| Inspect material-moving equipment to detect problems. | General |
| Remove debris or damaged materials. | General |
| Test materials, solutions, or samples. | General |
| Collect samples for analysis or testing. | General |
| Load materials into equipment for processing. | General |
| Mark materials or objects for identification. | General |
| Move materials, equipment, or supplies. | General |
| Install parts, assemblies, or attachments in transportation or material handling equipment. | General |
| Connect hoses to equipment or machinery. | General |
| Operate packing or other material processing equipment. | General |
| Connect cables or electrical lines. | General |
| Secure cargo. | General |
| Maintain material moving equipment in good working condition. | Maintenance |
| Monitor equipment gauges or displays to ensure proper operation. | Maintenance |
| Review work orders or schedules to determine operations or procedures. | Maintenance |
| Monitor operational quality or safety. | Maintenance |
| Communicate with others to coordinate material handling or movement. | Management |
Technology Requirements
| Technology | Description |
|---|---|
| Microsoft Excel | Spreadsheet software |
| Microsoft Windows | Operating system software |
| SAP software | Enterprise resource planning ERP software |
| Control system software | Industrial control software |
| Conveyor control software | Industrial control software |
| Intelligrated InControlWare | Materials requirements planning logistics and supply chain software |
| Sortation software | Industrial control software |